St. David's Children's Hospital is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) physician to join our dedicated team in Austin, Texas. This is an exceptional opportunity to provide high-quality emergency care in a state-of-the-art facility with a collaborative, patient-centered environment.
Opportunity Overview
- Join a highly skilled and supportive team in a dedicated pediatric emergency department
- Work in a Level IV trauma center with specialized pediatric services and advanced resources
- Enjoy flexibility with opportunities for both clinical and academic involvement
- Be backed by TeamHealth, benefiting from national support and leadership development programs
Our pediatric emergency department features
- 10-bed dedicated pediatric ED with child-friendly, specialized care
- 25,000 annual ED visits with an average of less than 2 patients per clinical hour
- Experienced advanced practice clinician coverage to support efficiency and patient care
- A comprehensive pediatric specialist network, including cardiology, surgery, ENT, gastroenterology, orthopedics, neurology, and urology
- Pediatric-trained radiologists with advanced interventional capabilities
- Support from child life specialists, pediatric hospitalists, and intensivists to ensure comprehensive patient care
Position Requirements
- MD or DO with board certification/eligibility in PEM
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based pediatric emergency care
- Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively in a team-based environment
Why Join Us?
This position offers an opportunity to practice in an established and growing pediatric emergency department while working alongside a highly experienced medical team. Competitive compensation, a flexible schedule, and access to TeamHealth's national network and leadership programs make this an excellent career opportunity.
If you are interested in joining a respected healthcare team in one of the nation's fastest-growing cities, we invite you to apply.
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Position Highlights:
- In the heart of Austin, Texas, and no state income tax
- Sign on bonus
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- W2 status
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail
- Night and holiday differential
- Access to professional development tools, educational resources, and CME through the TeamHealth Institute
- Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program and referral program
- Association with a leading physician practice in the U.S.
- Practice with confidence as a member of TeamHealth's national Patient Safety Organization
St. David's Children's Hospital
St. David's Children's Hospital is a dedicated pediatric care facility that includes a 10-bed emergency department, 8-bed medical surgical inpatient unit and 6-bed pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). The facility offers a wide array of pediatric services, including pediatric surgery, radiology, anesthesia as well as consult and treatment for cardiology, orthopedics, neurology and urology. The children's hospital is part of St. David's HealthCare, one of the largest health systems in Texas, which includes seven of the area's leading hospitals. The organization has received the coveted Malcolm Baldrige National Quality award and is the third-largest private employer in the Austin area.
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